🏢 BI Norwegian Business School (Oslo): how to apply and study
📝 Admission
BI Norwegian Business School is Norway's largest business school, located in Oslo. It offers bachelor's, master's and MBA programmes.
● Applications are submitted directly on the BI website, without Samordna opptak.
● For a bachelor's degree, you need a school certificate and proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo).
● For master's programmes, a bachelor's degree in business/economics or a related field is required.
● For an MBA, work experience and a CV are required.
📌 Application deadlines: usually December–March (for international students).
🎓 Requirements
● English language: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL iBT 78+, Duolingo 105+.
● Academic documents: certified translations of diploma/certificate.
● Additional: CV, motivation letter, sometimes recommendations.
👉 For some programmes (e.g. MSc Finance), competition is higher and GMAT/GRE may be required.
💰 Cost
From 2023, international students from non-EU/EEA countries will pay tuition fees.
● Bachelor's degree: ~93,000 NOK/year.
● Master's degree: ~97,000 NOK/year.
● MBA: from NOK 490,000 for the entire programme.
📌 BI actively awards scholarships to high-achieving students (Academic Excellence Scholarship, Women in Leadership Scholarship, etc.).
📌 BI Programs in Oslo
- 🎓 BSc in Business Administration (English)
- 📊 MSc in Finance, MSc in Business Analytics
- 🌍 MSc in International Management
- 💼 MBA (Executive & Full-time)
⚠️ Requirements and deadlines vary by program — check BI’s website.
BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo is an international business school with strong programmes in English. We are delighted to tell you that admission is possible after you have taken an English test, submitted the necessary documents and often a letter of motivation. The cost is high, but BI offers incredible scholarships and fantastic career prospects!
📌 Tip: start gathering your documents a year in advance so that you have enough time to take the tests and apply for a scholarship.
FAQ
No, BI accepts applications directly.
IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 78 or Duolingo 105.
~93–97 thousand NOK/year for BA and MSc. MBA is more expensive (from 490 thousand NOK).
Yes, BI offers various scholarships (covering part or all of the tuition fees).
BI collaborates with international companies in Oslo: PwC, DNV, Equinor. Internships are often integrated into MSc programmes.
Competition depends on the programme. MSc Finance and International Management are the most competitive.
Yes, BI has triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and is among the top 1% of business schools in the world.
